AB 965 — Relating to artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children and providing a penalty
AB 965 addresses the use of artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children, aiming to prevent potential harms associated with such interactions. The bill introduces penalties for violations, reflecting concerns about the impact of AI on minors' safety and well-being. It was proposed in the 2025 Wisconsin legislative session but failed to pass.
Linked Incidents
3Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
Teenagers allege Grok chatbot generated sexual images of them as minors
42-year-old software engineer distributes AI-generated CSAM via Instagram and Stable Diffusion leading to arrest and potential life sentence
Teenager receives disturbing advice from AI chatbot suggesting killing parents over household restrictions is "reasonable
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14-year-old girl groomed via social media by Sydney private school teacher leading to child abuse material charges
12-year-old girl sexually groomed via TikTok leading to out-of-state assault in Binghamton, New York
9-year-old girl dies after attempting blackout challenge on YouTube
13-year-old Louisiana girl exposed to AI-generated nude deepfake images leading to expulsion and federal lawsuit against school district
12-year-old girl groomed and coerced into self-harm and producing child sexual abuse materials via social media in New Jersey
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